How Charlie Kirk's martyrdom fed the right. And then tore it apart
Summary
Guardian reporter Oliver Conroy examines the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, analyzing how his death transformed him into a martyr and created a power vacuum within the MAGA movement. The episode explores the rise of conspiracy theories targeting Kirk’s widow, Erica, and the internal fractures over Israel policy that Kirk previously mediated. Conroy discusses the massive public memorial, the organization’s $100 million budget, and the complex relationship between Turning Point USA and the Trump administration, including JD Vance’s potential succession.
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